Matt Kelcher - Councillor for Brent (Harlesden & Kensal Green)

Councillor Matt Kelcher

Labour Harlesden & Kensal Green Chair - Planning Committee

Email: cllr.matt.kelcher@brent.gov.uk

Council: Brent

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

31 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Planning Committee CANCELLED Chair

Planning Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 6.00 pm

January 14, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.00 pm

An extraordinary meeting of the Council was scheduled to take place on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to discuss the representation of political groups on council committees and to make appointments to these committees. The meeting's agenda was driven by a change in the council's political balance following the resignation of five members from the Labour Group and their subsequent formation of a new Green Party group.

January 13, 2026, 6:00 pm
Planning Committee Chair

Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 6.00 pm

The Brent Council Planning Committee convened to discuss and make decisions on planning applications, with a primary focus on a large residential development. The committee approved the Havenwood Garages redevelopment project, which includes the demolition of existing garages and the construction of 61 new social rent homes, subject to a legal agreement and specific conditions. There were no apologies for absence or other urgent business raised.

December 10, 2025
Planning Committee Chair

Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 November 2025 6.00 pm

The Brent Council Planning Committee convened to discuss two significant planning applications and other routine items. The committee approved plans for Argenta House, a 100% affordable housing development, and also approved a variation to a prior planning permission for a property on Lydford Road.

November 12, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday 10 November 2025 6.00 pm

The Brent Council meeting on 10 November 2025 addressed a range of local issues, including community safety, housing, environmental concerns, and financial planning. Motions were passed regarding bee corridor management, support for free childcare, and reforming the two-child benefit limit, while a motion on affordable housing was defeated. The council also formally adopted the Brent Youth Justice Plan 2025-28.

November 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

76 decisions · Page 1 of 16

25/1069 - Havenwood Garages

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025

... planning permission was granted for the demolition of existing garages and redevelopment of the site to provide five residential blocks, relocation of the existing substation, and associated amenities, subject to a legal agreement securing planning obligations and revised privacy conditions for a specific flat in Block E.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of interests

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025

...to approve the recommendations after Councillor Johnson declared a personal interest related to Agenda Item 3 but remained present, deeming himself able to consider the application impartially.

Recommendations Approved

Apologies for Absence

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no apologies for absence.

Recommendations Approved

Any Other Urgent Business

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, noting there was no other urgent business to discuss.

Recommendations Approved

Any Other Urgent Business

From: Planning Committee - Wednesday 12 November 2025 6.00 pm - November 12, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 76